Sandusky, Ohio Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Sandusky, Ohio shows: median public in-state tuition $13,695 (+148.5% vs national median) median graduate debt $12,416 (-7.6% vs U.S.) 175 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 175 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $13,695 (+148.5% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $30,486 (+205.9% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $12,416 (-7.6% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,004

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Overview

EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Sandusky, Ohio—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Ohio and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Sandusky vs Ohio & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Sandusky, Ohio$13,695$30,486$12,416N/A175
Ohio (state median)$7,491$12,090$14,00446.4%429,559
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370

Earnings & employment outcomes: Sandusky, Ohio vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Sandusky, OhioN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
Ohio (state median)$52,58191.0%73.7%5.6%—71.4%0.47
United States$54,32387.9%76.3%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Ohio (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Sandusky, Ohio$13,695$30,486$12,416N/A175N/AN/A
Columbus$21,028$23,812$15,29247.4%79,970$53,01889.9%
Columbus$21,028$23,812$15,29247.4%79,970$53,01889.9%
Cincinnati$16,836$20,018$14,85856.7%45,270$54,81091.2%
Cleveland$32,638$25,956$17,53464.9%31,334$52,13185.9%
Cleveland$32,638$25,956$17,53464.9%31,334$52,13185.9%
Dayton$14,822$15,415$12,40341.7%28,536$62,51892.4%
Toledo$16,800$17,989$17,47755.8%11,785$58,02093.4%
North Canton$7,492$10,897$24,50047.6%9,831$59,76495.7%
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370$54,32387.9%

In-state tuition: Sandusky, Ohio vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Sandusky, Ohio median in-state tuition is $13,695, +148.5% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Sandusky, Ohio vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Sandusky, Ohio is $12,416 (-7.6% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,004.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Sandusky, Ohio median public in-state tuition is $13,695, about +148.5% vs the national median. Versus the Great Lakes region, tuition is +143.5%.

Median graduate debt is $12,416 (-7.6% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

FAQ

How many colleges are in Sandusky?

EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in Sandusky, Ohio with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Sandusky?

EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Sandusky is $13,695 and median net price is $30,486. For Ohio overall, medians are $7,491 and $12,090; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.

What do graduates earn in Sandusky?

EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Sandusky is N/A vs $52,581 for Ohio and $54,323 nationally.

What is student debt like for Sandusky colleges?

EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Sandusky is $12,416 vs $14,004 for Ohio and $13,432 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Sandusky?

EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 College Scorecard campuses in Sandusky, Ohio, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.

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